Crime in Caister-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Caister-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Caister-on-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Caister-on-Sea
- Types of crime in Caister-on-Sea
- Caister-on-Sea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Caister-on-Sea
- Streets with the most crime in Caister-on-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caister-on-Sea
- Population and deprivation in Caister-on-Sea
- Questions about crime in Caister-on-Sea
- About this data
448 crimes were recorded in Caister-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 216 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Caister-on-Sea has the 1,126th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Caister-on-Sea | Great Yarmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 448 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.1 | 111.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,601 | 100,529 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Caister-on-Sea was highest in the year to July 2023 (551 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (444). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 448 | 52.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 512 | 59.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 474 | 55.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 551 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 511 | 59.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 503 | 58.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 507 | 58.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 465 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 444 | 51.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caister-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+25%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-37%) and criminal damage and arson (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 25.1 | 0.73 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 8.4 | 0.55 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -21% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +25% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -14% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -38% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Caister-on-Sea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caister-on-Sea recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Caister-on-Sea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caister-on-Sea recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Caister-on-Sea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caister-on-Sea recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Caister-on-Sea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caister-on-Sea recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Caister-on-Sea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caister-on-Sea recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Caister-on-Sea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caister-on-Sea recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Caister-on-Sea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caister-on-Sea recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Caister-on-Sea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caister-on-Sea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Caister-on-Sea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caister-on-Sea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Caister-on-Sea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caister-on-Sea recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Caister-on-Sea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Caister-on-Sea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Caister-on-Sea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caister-on-Sea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Caister-on-Sea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Caister-on-Sea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Caister-on-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caister-on-Sea.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caister-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 6,778 | 227.9 | +338% |
| Bradwell (Great Yarmouth) | 670 | 55.0 | +6% |
| Gorleston-on-Sea | 2,126 | 89.2 | +71% |
| Lowestoft | 6,456 | 90.4 | +74% |
| Brundall | 240 | 44.3 | -15% |
| Beccles | 652 | 63.5 | +22% |
| Poringland | 254 | 36.2 | -31% |
| North Walsham | 822 | 71.2 | +37% |
2 areas within Caister-on-Sea, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Caister South had the highest rate (60.9 per 1,000) and Caister North the lowest (43.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caister South | Neighbourhood | 4,335 | 264 | 60.9 |
| Caister North | Neighbourhood | 4,266 | 184 | 43.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Caister-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dodd Close | 55 |
| On or near Charlock Close | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Charles Close | 13 |
| On or near Gedge Road | 13 |
| On or near Gilbert Road | 13 |
| On or near Martin De Rye Way | 11 |
| On or near Green Lane | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Beresford Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caister-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 202 | 45.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 16.3% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.0% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Caister-on-Sea has an estimated population of 8,601. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caister-on-Sea sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Caister-on-Sea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Caister-on-Sea a safe place to live?
Caister-on-Sea recorded 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Caister-on-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Caister-on-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caister-on-Sea was down 12% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 512 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Caister-on-Sea?
Caister-on-Sea is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Caister-on-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.